Which of the Following Statements About Operational Definitions Is True

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about operational definitions is true?

• A) They are only used in experimental research.
• B) There is only one good operational definition for most constructs.
• C) They are directly observable and concrete.
• D) They can be manipulated, but not measured.

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Definitions:

Activity-based Costing

A costing methodology that assigns costs to products or services based on the activities that go into making them, aiming to provide more accurate product costs.

Service Quality

The evaluation of how well a delivered service matches the customer's expectations, often a key factor in customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Factory Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly associated with specific product units, including maintenance, utilities, and equipment depreciation.

Small Table Lamps

Portable lighting devices designed for placement on tables, providing localized light; often used for decoration or task lighting.